Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon continues to provide a great meal-kit delivery service that’s full of delicious recipes and helpful cooking tips.
Last week, we hosted a "Friendsgiving" event to highlight our Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon Thanksgiving menu sides and desserts. Lifestyle editors, influencers, and members of the press gathered in the test kitchen of our New York City headquarters to join us. I showed everyone how to make one of my favorite autumn cocktails - the apple cider bourbon sour. Guests also participated in a charcuterie board making activity using lots of delicious cured meats, crackers, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and an assortment of cheeses from Murray's on beautiful cutting boards by Khem Studios, one of our American Made Makers on Martha.com. We served sweet and savory bites from Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Martha's Chard by 19Crimes and a variety of Fever Tree drinks. It was a wonderful time for all, and a great way to kick-off the busy holiday season.
Here are some photos.
At the entrance to the test kitchen was a stack of Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon boxes. Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon always delivers the ingredients and the recipes in well-marked, well-packaged boxes.
Around the center island, we displayed recipe cards featuring Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon Thanksgiving sides and desserts.
The middle work station was decorated with pumpkins and gourds and dressed with all the ingredients for our special charcuterie board making activity.
Trays were filled with specialty food items for the boards. A charcuterie board is an appetizer typically served on a wooden board or stone slab, either eaten straight from the board itself or portioned onto flatware. It features a selection of preserved foods, such as cured meats, cheeses and crackers.
There were also bowls of olives and cornichons, or tiny pickles. In some places they’re referred to as gherkins.
We provided an assortment of cheeses from the famous Murray’s artisanal cheese and specialty foods retailer and wholesaler in New York City. The cheese selections included Barn First Creamery Quinby, Stichelton, Murray’s Cave Aged Reserved Greensward, Gruyère, and Alpage Moléson.
The event was scheduled for 4pm – everyone arrived right on time.
A photo station was set up in one corner for those wanting to pose with fun hand signs. Here are Geanine (@geaninecilenti) and Brianne (@strollerinthecity).
And here’s Inga (@ingatylam) with a hand sign of me.
This group photo includes Alexa (@alexamjdotcom), Adeola (@theadeolacrown), Allison, Tiffany, Tasheena (@simplytasheena), and Morgan (@nomastehungry).
Here’s a nice snapshot of some of the Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon team – Kevin Chen, Sarah Crowder, Rachel Perlmutter, and Molly Krueger.
And here’s one of Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon’s Eliza Winograd, Theo Kaloudis, and Jennifer Aaronson.
Some of the hors d’oeuvres passed around included these Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze – one of the appetizers featured on the Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon menus for Thanksgiving – everyone loved them.
For beverages, we offered my 19Crimes Martha’s Chard and an assortment of Fever Tree drinks – club soda, ginger ale, sparkling lime & yuzu, and sparkling Sicilian lemonade.
In this area, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon desserts, also available as part of the meal menu options for Thanksgiving. Among them, Pink Lady Apple Crisp with Oats & Warm Spices, Cranberry Buttermilk Chess Pie, Pecan Pie with Maple, Caramel & Brown Butter,
and Pumpkin French Toast Bake.
Everything was set up for my demo. I showed everyone how to make my apple cider bourbon sours. I filled a pitcher with eight-ounces of bourbon and 16-ounces of apple cider. Then I used a citrus juicer to squeeze the juice of one lemon. The serving glasses were pre-rimmed with brown sugar. After each cocktail was poured, it was garnished with a thin apple slice.
I also offered several tips during my demo, including this one – use a frozen ball of apple cider in place of ice, so the drink doesn’t get watered down as the ice melts. I keep the apple slices in a bowl of lemon juice nearby, so they don’t brown while the drinks are being prepared.
At each charcuterie board station was a beautiful cutting board from Khem Studios, an American Made maker featured on Martha.com. These are Walnut Mega Whale Bone Cutting Boards – handmade using locally sourced, kiln-dried hardwoods.
It was so nice to see everyone enjoying their projects. Making them, and then eating from them.
Here’s a photo of influencers Stephanie (@adventuresofchefanie), Jen (@indulgenteats), Jessica (@cheatdayeats), and Rachel (@thecarboholic).
And here I am with influencers Taylor (@taylorjphillips) and Jeff (@jeffodonnell). It was a fun time had by all. Please visit the Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon page and find out how you can get our delicious meal kits including our flavorful sides and desserts for Thanksgiving. It’s such a wonderful and easy way to ensure you and your family can enjoy tasty and nutritious meals now and for the holidays.
If you love the holidays as much as I do, I'm sure you enjoy seeing all the decorations around your home - all the festive lights and beautiful ornaments.
Every year, I fill my home with lots of cheerful holiday decorations - wreaths, garlands, and trees in almost every room. In our new Martha-logue, Martha: Harvest + Holiday 2022, we share so many ideas and inspirations for decorating this season. We show you how to mix and match colors, set an inviting holiday table, and trim the tree the way I do. Plus, all our pages are interactive - just click on a product from my Collection and go straight to the shopping page on Martha.com. It's so easy.
Here are more photos, enjoy.
This year, why not change up your holiday décor and add more glass ball ornaments in bright red and white for a more modern and striking twist? My glass ball, egg, and finial shaped ornaments look so beautiful on the tree or in a bowl.
Remember when I showed you how to make your own cranberry wreath? That project inspired this one, now available on Martha.com. And… this Faux Berry Wreath will last for many more years.
Or, add a touch of red on a table. Full of texture and vivid color, this Faux Red Berry Garland measures six-feet long, offering a variety of styling options for display.
And my Faux Frosted Magnolia & Berry Garland, a nice alternative to the classic pine version. Use it to decorate the mantel, the bannister, or a windowsill.
Thinking of something more bold for your holiday tree? Try out these Draped Glitter Ball Ornaments. The art deco flair and glittering green hues offer a fresh and stylish look to any tree.
Or go with a more classic color palette with my Champagne Shatterproof Ornament Set. It comes in an assortment of metallic tones with shiny, satin, flitter, and frosted white finishes, so there is a balance of sparkle, shine, and luster among the lights.
Mix and match white cake stands with my colorful Faux Peppermint Candy Cane Trees. Use them separately, or group them together – we offer four different sizes.
Hang my Faux Pine Cone Greenery Ornaments under sconces like I do in my Winter House, or include them in your table décor. Each one features a pretty mix of miniature pine cones and glittering baubles.
I love to put wreaths on both the windows and doors of my home during the holidays. This is my LED Pre-Lit Champagne Tinsel 30-inch Wreath. The individual sprigs of greenery are intertwined with tinsel and LED lights, giving the appearance of gold-dusted branches.
Here’s another gorgeous wreath, my Faux Pine Cone & Ornament 13-inch Wreath. Glittering ornaments and frosted pine cones are paired together to give it texture – use it indoors or out.
This tree is in my Green Parlor – so beautiful decked in gold. Wrap your presents in matching paper to give it a more dazzling effect underneath. I hope you all take some time to flip through the pages of Martha: Harvest + Holiday 2022 this weekend – use some of our tips and ideas, and click and shop my Collections. This is just our first issue – let us know what you like, and what you want to see more of. And here’s to a wonderful holiday season.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with our gift guide on Martha: Harvest + Holiday 2022. It's filled with lots of innovative ideas to delight you and everyone on your list.
Nowadays it's more important than ever to start planning early. We worked hard to develop our Martha-logue's one-stop, easy-to-shop experience - items for decorating, cooking, baking, gardening, keeping warm, and so much more. And, you can shop its pages right from your desktop or from your mobile phone.
Here are some ideas and photos, enjoy.
In our premiere Martha: Harvest + Holiday 2022 online issue, you’ll find our favorite new products in one immersive and rich, curated shopping experience. This holiday, stock up on my shimmering gold wrapping paper. Our patterned papers bring personality and joy to every gift. Each roll is printed on high-quality, heavy-weight paper in the USA with earth-friendly dyes and a lightweight Enviro Core.
I wear my signature short sleeve puffer vests all the time – I have one in every color we make. But wait until you see this one – it features the same style and function of the classic vest, but with a fabulous faux fur collar – plus down filling, channel quilting, and a weatherproof, machine-washable finish.
And look, my puffer vest also comes in a Splashy Camouflage pattern. This vest is special, limited-edition and available for pre-order right now. It also comes in a dark camouflage version.
These are special House on the Hill cookie molds. These charming molds come attached with hooks, so they can hang on your tree when not being used for making cookies. Order some for yourself and give some to a baker on your list.
I love using cake stands for more than just cakes. I use them stacked up to add texture to my buffet table and fill them with all sorts of treats.
In my kitchens, I like to store pots on large overhead racks where they double as a wonderful displays – especially the copper. This is my Tri-Ply 7-Piece Copper Cookware Set.
Another great gift idea for someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen – these American Made Maple Whale Bone Cutting Boards. These boards can be used for cutting and serving. They are made by KHEM Studios in nearby Dutchess County, New York.
These are Nordic Ware’s Brilliance bundt pans. They are constructed of durable cast aluminum with a nonstick coating and a display-ready gold finish. It’s a baker’s must-have for perfectly formed cakes. Plus, they’re so easy to clean.
A gardener can never have too many pots. Give the gardeners on your list one of my faux bois planters – they’re lightweight and durable. Fill it with a plant or just tie it with a bow. I designed them myself in three sizes – 9-inch, 14-inch and 19-inch.
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